J.I. Packer (James Innell Packer) was a British-born Canadian theologian, author, and professor, widely regarded as one of the most influential evangelical thinkers of the 20th century. He was born on July 22, 1926, in Gloucester, England, and died on July 17, 2020, in Vancouver, Canada. Packer is best known for his classic book Knowing God (1973), which has shaped the spiritual lives of countless Christians worldwide. A committed Anglican, Packer played a significant role in promoting conservative evangelical theology, emphasizing the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ, and the importance of personal holiness. He taught at several institutions, including Regent College in Vancouver, and was a key figure in the translation of the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible. Packer also contributed to the Evangelical Anglican movement and was a founding signer of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. His legacy endures through his writings, teaching, and deep commitment to the truth of the gospel.